10 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Holiday 2026
WHERE TO GO
Mabamba Wetland, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kigali City-Rwanda
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TOUR INCLUDES
- Gorilla and chimp permits
- Park fees
- Boat safaris
- Top of Murchison Falls visit
- Accommodation with meals on a full board
- Travel by a 4X4 customised safari Land Cruiser
- Bush breakfast and sundowner
- Drinking water onboard
PACKAGE EXCLUDES
- Flights and visas
- Insurance
- Drinks
- Laundry and items of a personal nature
- Tips and gratuities
TOUR OVERVIEW
Experience the very best of Uganda on this unforgettable 10-day wildlife and primate adventure. Journey through the country’s most spectacular national parks and conservation areas, from the mighty Murchison Falls and the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park to the lush rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Track rhinos on foot, search for the rare shoebill stork, enjoy thrilling game drives, cruise along the legendary Nile River and Kazinga Channel, trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi. The safari concludes with a cultural and historical visit to Kigali, Rwanda, before your departure flight home.
This carefully crafted itinerary combines wildlife encounters, conservation experiences, cultural interactions, and luxury accommodation to create the ultimate East African safari.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Pearl Nature Holidays representative. After a short briefing about your safari, transfer to your hotel overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Victoria for relaxation and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Boma Hotel Entebbe
Day 2: Mabamba Shoebill Excursion and Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, depart for Mabamba Wetland for an exciting search for the elusive Shoebill Stork. Following the excursion, continue northwards to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience on foot before checking in at your lodge for relaxation.
Accommodation: Amuka Lodge
Day 3: Rhino Tracking, Murchison Falls and Evening Game Drive
Begin the day with a memorable rhino tracking experience. Thereafter, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls. After lunch, continue to your lodge while enjoying an evening game drive in search of wildlife across the savannah plains.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari
Enjoy an early morning game drive on the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park where chances of spotting lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, hyenas, and leopards are highest.
Later, embark on a boat safari along the Nile River to the base of the falls. The cruise offers exceptional wildlife viewing and magnificent scenery before returning to the lodge for relaxation.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive southwest towards Kibale National Park. Journey through Uganda's changing landscapes from savannah plains to lush rolling hills.
Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary where you may encounter several monkey species, birds, and local community projects before retiring to your lodge.
Accommodation: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Following breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest in search of wild chimpanzees. Spend time observing their fascinating behaviors and interactions.
After lunch, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular sundowner boat experience on the Kazinga Channel accompanied by refreshments while watching wildlife gather along the shoreline.
Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge
Day 7: Predator Research Experience and Kazinga Channel Cruise
Start the day with a unique lion and leopard monitoring experience alongside wildlife researchers. Learn about conservation initiatives and tracking techniques used to protect Uganda's predators.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its huge populations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.
Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and journey through the picturesque highlands of southwestern Uganda toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi in the afternoon and relax at your lodge while preparing for the next day's gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking and Relaxation
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before commencing your gorilla trek.
Hike through the ancient rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge for relaxation, optional massage treatments, or cultural interactions with the Batwa community.
Accommodation: Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Kigali and Departure
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and cross into Rwanda. Upon arrival in Kigali, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and other key city attractions.
Enjoy lunch before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight home, marking the end of an unforgettable East African safari experience with Pearl Nature Holidays.
SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Shoebill Tracking at Mabamba Wetland
Explore Uganda’s famous Mabamba Wetland on a guided canoe excursion in search of the prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork. This internationally recognized birding destination is home to numerous water birds and offers excellent photographic opportunities.
Rhino Tracking on Foot
Enjoy a guided walking safari at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where experienced rangers lead you through the bush to observe southern white rhinos in their natural habitat. This is Uganda’s only destination where wild rhinos can be encountered.
Visit to the Top of Murchison Falls
Witness the dramatic point where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow seven-meter gorge before plunging over 40 meters below, creating one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls.
Game Drives
Embark on thrilling game drives across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, leopards, hyenas, and numerous other wildlife species.
Nile River Boat Safari
Cruise along the mighty Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls while observing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an abundance of birdlife along the riverbanks.
Bigodi Wetland Nature Walk
Discover the biodiversity of Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area renowned for primates, birds, butterflies, and unique wetland ecosystems.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Track habituated chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, home to the highest concentration of primates in Africa. Observe these fascinating creatures in their natural environment.
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, known for its exceptional concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds.
Predator Research Experience
Participate in an exclusive lion and leopard monitoring experience alongside conservation researchers, learning about wildlife tracking and protection efforts within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Gorilla Trekking
Venture into the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to spend a magical hour observing endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Batwa Cultural Experience
Learn about the traditional lifestyle, history, and culture of the Batwa people, the original inhabitants of the Bwindi Forest region.
Kigali City Tour
Visit Kigali’s most important historical and cultural landmarks, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, providing insight into Rwanda’s remarkable journey of recovery and development.